Gardening Guide

There are lots of things to look forward to about summer, but the arrival of warm weather pests isn’t one of them. June bugs get their name from the month you’ll typically begin seeing them in your yard (they’re also sometimes referred to as May … [Read more...] about The Best Way To Get Rid Of June Bugs And Prevent Lawn Damage

The study affirms the importance of individual and neighborhood rates of participation in neighborhood activities for the development of different types of social capital. Knowing how to generate social capital may be especially valuable for … [Read more...] about Social Capital, Community Gardening, And Neighborhood Meetings

The present research tested the hypothesis that gardening can promote restoration from stress. To this end, allotment gardeners were first exposed to a stressful task and then randomly assigned to conditions of gardening on their own allotment or … [Read more...] about Having A Garden Will Promote Neuroendocrine And Affective Recovery From Stress

The natural environment plays a central role in the increased participation in leisure activities. While nature provides the context for certain of these activities, it is an essential component of many others. From art, poetry, and folklore, … [Read more...] about Gardening And Its Psychological Benefits: Experience of Nature

The urbanization of Hawaii is impacting Kona and Hilo, but Puna, Kohala, and other population areas also are showing signs of construction and a trend toward removing trees. With water rates on the increase, some folks may even consider … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s Tropical Gardens Keep The Island Green